But Patrick Peterson? The Arizona Cardinals' Pro Bowl cornerback is in the minority when it comes to his opinion of Goodell.

"The game has definitely changed, but I believe the commissioner is changing the game for the good," Peterson told ESPN 1100 in Las Vegas, via ProFootballTalk.com. "These guys want to make the game as safe as possible, so us football players can have longevity after our football careers. I think Roger Goodell is doing a great job trying to implement these rules and just make the game as safe as possible.

"We don't want to go out there spearing guys and running backs dropping their helmets into our chests. I actually love the new rule change."

Other than Peterson supporting the rule aimed at running backs who lower their heads (which isn't a surprise), this an interesting take coming from a defensive player. Then again, we'll see how Peterson's view holds up when one of the new rules goes against the Cardinals in a critical spot.

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